Packet Digi Systems
The Greater Pittsburgh VHF Society (GPVHFS), operates two packet stations in the Greater Pittsburgh Area.
145.690 MHz Canonsburg W3PGH
144.(TBA) MHz Pittsburgh W3PGH-2
Call sign: W3PGH
Node:
CANON
Location: Canonsburg, PA.
County: Washington
Grid: EN90
Elevation: 1480 ft.
Frequency: 145.690MHz
Radio:
Kenwood TK-701 commercial radio running at 25 watts.
Antenna: Diamond X-50, at the 85 foot
level on the tower. Fed with 1/2" hard line.
TNC: Kantronics KPC-9612 Plus.
This
packet station has a PBBS to keep bulletins related to club activities including the
popular Swap & Shop listing, exam and hamfest information for all clubs in
the Pittsburgh area.
We
have joined the Southwestern Pennsylvania Packet Group.
The SWPPG is a group of like-minded individuals that desire to see the
perpetuation of Amateur Radio Digital programs. This includes the development of
all aspects of Amateur Radio Service communications as well as support for
Emergency Radio Service to provide backup to existing facilities.
The
Group currently operates eight nodes that provide communications across, but not
limited to, Pennsylvania. The system has the capability to cross-connect with
other systems in West Virginia, Ohio, Maryland and other States to provide
real-time communications.
Packet Trustee: Ed - N3UE
Any questions related to the packet station should be directed to:
Ed - N3UE via email at n3ue@arrl.net
Anyone wishing to donate to the packet project with the GPVHFS, contact Rich - WA3QKX.